Routledge Prospects of Democracy: A Study of 172 Countries - Routledge

Explore the most extensive comparative survey of democratic states and conditions ever produced. This scholarly work by Routledge examines 172 contemporary states, offering a deep look into the evolution of democracy through historical data. By looking at measures of democracy and explanatory variables dating back to the 1850s, the text provides a long-term perspective on political shifts. This book investigates the successes and failures of democratization across the globe. It offers detailed predictions regarding the future prospects of democracy for individual countries and seven specific world regions. Readers will find empirical analyses based on Vanhanen's resource distribution theory of democratization, making it a vital resource for understanding how resources influence political systems. Whether you are researching social and cultural history or political science, this study provides the data and theoretical frameworks needed to understand the global landscape of democratic governance. It serves as a comprehensive guide to the historical trends and future trajectories of political systems worldwide.